INITIATION

2017-2018 EGHA Initiation Program run in partnership with High Tempo Hockey

Jun. 17 - 2017

2017-2018 EGHA Initiation Program run in partnership with High Tempo Hockey.

A little about us!Edmonton Girls Hockey Association (EGHA) is a city-wide girls hockey association, incorporated on September 20th, 1993. We focus on giving each player the chance to develop her skills and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. We had 24 teams in the 2016-2017 season from Novice to Junior, ranging in level of skill and competition. .

Where does my player fit in?

First and foremost, we have our Initiation Program for 4, 5, and 6 year olds (for the 2017-2018 season this includes girls born in 2011, 2012, and 2013). We offer professional instruction from High Tempo Hockey at this level, based on Hockey Canadaâ€™s Initiation Program Manual, from local female athletes along with parent volunteers coaching on the ice.

Discovery Program - 4 Year Olds, 2013 birth year, $100Designed for brand new skaters learning to skate in hockey equipment along with the introduction of some hockey skills through the season Non-competitive teams are formed as groups of 10-12 players who play on a shared cross-ice hockey setup All sessions are 60 minutes once per week, held on the weekend Timbits jersey provided All players participate in the Timbits Festival (December) and Timbits Jamboree (March)

Junior Timbits - 5 Year-Olds, 2012 birth year, $125Players can register in Junior Timbits even if they have not participated in the Discovery Program.Focuses on the further development of skating with the introduction of technical skills such as puck-handling, passing and shooting.Non-competitive teams are formed as groups of 10-12 players who play on a shared cross-ice hockey setup All sessions are 60 minutes once per week, held on the weekend Timbits jersey provided All players participate in the Timbits Festival (December) and Timbits Jamboree (March)

Senior Timbits - 6 Year-Olds, 2011 birth year, $175Players can register in Senior Timbits even if they have not completed the Discovery or the Junior Timbits ProgramFocuses on the development of technical skills ( including skating, puck-handling, passing, and shooting) with an introduction to individual tacticsNon-competitive teams are formed as groups of 10-12 players who play on a cross-ice hockey setupAll sessions are 60 minutes twice per week, held on the weekend - 1-hour shared ice Skill Development Session, and 1- hour Small Area Games SessionTimbits jersey provided All players participate in the Timbits Festival (December) and Timbits Jamboree (March)

In 2001, High Tempo Hockey Camps introduced the first ever All-Female Conditioning camp in Edmonton. They continue to be the leader in the advancement of female hockey in the Edmonton area.

Initiation Program 2017- 2018

The main goal is to make the beginner's first impression of hockey a good one! When players get started on a positive note, they automatically enjoy the game and usually go on to have fun playing hockey for many years.Hockey Canada developed the Initiation Program to make the first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience. It is a structured, learn-to-play hockey program designed to introduce beginners to the game's basic skills. It enables participants to become contributing members of a team effort, develop self-confidence, and experience a sense of personal achievement. These goals are achieved in an atmosphere of fun and fair play.The Initiation Program is a progressive, learn-to-play teaching curriculum. Children learn through participating in practice drills and informal modified games.

The program consists of four phases of instruction, designed for any entry-level hockey player, which introduce the skills of skating, passing, puck control and shooting in a progressive, one-step-at-a-time manner.

This program will be led by an all-female coaching team from High Tempo Hockey. The Head Instructor, Lindsay McAlpine, is the Head Coach of the MacEwan Griffins Women's Team, as well as Team Australia. Jayden Skoye, past captain of the U of A Pandas, Sydney Thomlison, current captain of the Griffins, Shanya Shwetz, current assistant captain of the Griffins, Ashley Rossi, recent U of A Elementary Education graduate, and past player and 2 time ACAC Champion with the NAIT Ooks.